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title: "Special Educational Needs, Disability Advice Service"
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# Special Educational Needs, Disability Advice Service

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbcbc2dd-e4a2-4bf3-9cca-c78fc929e651

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council commissioning a Special Educational Needs and Disability Advice Service. This contract caters to social work and related services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. It follows a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no suitable tenders received in open procedures under regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st October 2030. The tender had a value of £720,000 and encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The Sunderland Carers Centre has been awarded the contract as the incumbent provider, demonstrating expertise and experience in delivering the required services. This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and those with a focus on educational support and disability services. It is an advantageous opportunity for organisations capable of providing impartial, confidential advice and support on matters related to SEN and disability. Businesses that possess knowledge in handling Education Health and Care plans, and have experience in delivering ongoing support, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The collaboration fosters engagement and support for children, young people, and their parents or carers within the community.

## Notice

To provide a free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support. This must cover initial concerns or identification of potential SEN or disabilities, through to ongoing support and provision, which may include an Education Health and Care plan (EHC Plan). The service will ensure children, young people and parents/carers are provided with information and advice on matters relating to SEN and disability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30664248-a60a-4831-a07f-9ecd367aa505 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30664248-a60a-4831-a07f-9ecd367aa505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30664248-a60a-4831-a07f-9ecd367aa505
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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